Home Improvement Tips: 5 Cost-Efficient Ways to Spruce Up Your Home

As we’re halfway through the year, it can be a challenge to keep your home a haven for the family and guests. Re-modelling and renovations can be costly, so you can begin with small but inexpensive ways to tidy and liven up your home instead.

Here are some ideas for your home improvement plans:

1. Choose monthly subscriptions with better value for money.

Your home should be able to cater to all your needs whether for work or entertainment, but it shouldn’t take up a chunk of your monthly budget. Look at your monthly subscriptions for cable, internet, or streaming services then assess if you’re really getting your money’s worth. You might want to stick to a few or switch to one with better value for money.

For an internet subscription, it’s recommended that you don’t overspend by getting the right speed for your daily needs. SKY Fiber offers affordable options at speeds that are just perfect for casually browsing online, streaming shows, or working from home.

Their Super Speed Plans are made faster until December 31 because of the free speed boost promo right now. For example, you can get the 20Mbps Plan for only P999/month, but experience speeds up to 30Mbps until the end of the year. For more bang for your buck, opt for the Plan 30Mbps priced at P1,299/month which provides up to 75Mbps speed at no additional cost until the end of the year.

2. Rearrange and reorganize your living and workspaces.

Changing where your table faces while working or where the couch is placed for resting can make a huge difference. Try to rearrange your furniture and reorganize your rooms differently. It’ll be a refreshing sight and encourage you to clean up around the house. You might also find that moving your workspace to a place with more sunlight and less noise makes you more productive.

3. Declutter and sell preloved items online.

Avoid piling up clutter because this can make your house look messy. Identify which items, appliances, or devices in the house which you rarely use. If they’re broken or unusable, it might be time to let them go. For those that are still working, consider giving them away or selling them to make some extra cash.

As long as you have a reliable internet connection, you can easily sell your pre-loved items on various secondhand buy-and-sell platforms or social media. You can also download various apps to help you in messaging buyers or managing deliveries.

4. Invest in sturdy furniture, appliances, and storage when needed.

If you need something new for the home and you’re willing to splurge a bit, think long-term. You should be getting items that can last you for years and help you keep the house neat. Consider purchasing good quality multipurpose furniture such as couches that double as extra beds or ottomans that can become storage spaces. You’re not only getting multiple uses out of them; you’re also saving space for yourself and your family.

5. DIY simple home improvement projects.

Little fixes and details such as changing dim light bulbs, making a hanging garden, or adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls and furniture can immediately brighten up your home. While you can hire someone to do these jobs, doing it yourself or ‘DIY-ing’ is a good way to save some cash. And don’t worry, there are several resources and tutorial videos you can watch online to guide you.

For several of these tips, getting a reliable internet connection can go a long way. Take advantage of the ongoing promos for SKY Fiber Super Speed Plans which have free boosted speeds until December 31 and free installation until July 31 when you present one valid ID.

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